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May 19, 2026 - Comments Off on Death Sentence for Murderer of Influencer Sana Yousaf

Death Sentence for Murderer of Influencer Sana Yousaf

An Islamabad sessions court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the 2025 murder of 17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf. The detailed court order rejected all claims of leniency, citing "overwhelming evidence," including judicial confessions, forensic fingerprint matches, and eyewitness testimony. Hayat, who initially confessed to an obsession-driven killing before retracting his statement, was also ordered to pay Rs2.5 million in compensation. While the convict maintains his innocence, the court established his guilt through corroborating medical and digital forensic proof. The death sentence is now subject to confirmation by the Islamabad High Court.

May 13, 2026 - Comments Off on Digital harassment protection system launched in Punjab

Digital harassment protection system launched in Punjab

A new digital harassment protection system has been launched by the Chief Minister of Punjab aimed at combatting online abuse, cyberbullying and digital blackmail, particularly against women. The proposed system includes confidential complaint mechanisms, virtual support centers and panic-button facilities to improve emergency response and victim protection. Authorities also plan on establishing a cybercrime unit and patrol wing to strengthen digital law enforcement. 

April 13, 2026 - Comments Off on Public focused on making AI videos of journalist at US-Iran talks

Public focused on making AI videos of journalist at US-Iran talks

Dawn Images reports that during the high-profile Islamabad Peace Talks between the US and Iran, some Pakistanis chose to focus not on the historic diplomacy but on journalist Gharidah Farooqi and what she was wearing while covering the event. The newspaper condemned the public backlash saying that sexist and regressive remarks were made against the journalist which were completely uncalled for. The piece notes that such harassment is not new with other journalists being subjected to the same harassment in male-dominated fields in the past. Most seriously, the article highlights privacy violations and concerns around AI-enabled harassment, where a photo taken without consent was allegedly used to create inappropriate content. 

 

April 13, 2026 - Comments Off on Photos of Pakistani actress posted to social media without consent

Photos of Pakistani actress posted to social media without consent

Pakistani actor Ramsha Khan publicly criticized social media pages for sharing her personal photos without consent in an attempt to gain engagement and spread rumors. She highlighted that reposting or publishing someone’s images without permission is unethical and that consent remains essential regardless of a person’s public personality. The incident sparked broader discussions online about digital consent, privacy and reflects a growing concern about the misuse of images in Pakistan with a lack of accountability on social media platforms. 

 

April 11, 2026 - Comments Off on Preliminary draft of online harassment law in Punjab complete

Preliminary draft of online harassment law in Punjab complete

The government of Punjab has prepared a preliminary draft of the Punjab Online Safety Act 2026 to combat rising cases of online harassment and blackmail. Expected to be presented to the provincial assembly soon, the law includes a virtual police station, a mobile app, and a front desk service for victims of online harassment to ensure confidentiality in reporting. It will also introduce stricter punishments for perpetrators. 

 

February 1, 2026 - Comments Off on NCCIA launches AI tool to curb online child exploitation

NCCIA launches AI tool to curb online child exploitation

Pakistan has introduced a new AI-powered tool to strengthen its investigations on online child sexual exploitation and abuse. Called ‘Katalyst,’ the system was launched by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to help identify, prioritise, and analyze online evidence linked to exploitation cases which have increased with the expansion of digital spaces. Officials at the NCCIA believe the technology will improve the speed and accuracy of detecting and solving urgent cases and help restore children’s safety. 

November 4, 2025 - Comments Off on Saba Qamar files defamation notice against Naeem Hanif 

Saba Qamar files defamation notice against Naeem Hanif 

Actress Saba Qamar shared a copy of a defamation notice filed by her against Naeem Hanif, a journalist and YouTuber. The notice was posted onto Qamar’s Instagram account alongside multiple other Instagram stories where the actress detailed how Khan was spreading fake and baseless claims about her on his YouTube podcast. In a news podcast posted in the first week of November, Naeem Khan discussed statements made by Saba Qamar and passed defamatory and sexist remarks against her and other actresses.

September 2, 2025 - Comments Off on Man accused of threatening and harassing social media influencer arrested 

Man accused of threatening and harassing social media influencer arrested 

Islamabad police have arrested the suspect accused of harassing and threatening social media influencer Samiya Hijab. On Sunday evening, Samiya Hijab filed a First Investigation Report (FIR) and posted a video on her Instagram account, accusing a man of repeatedly harassing her, physically assaulting her and threatening to abduct her from her home. The case, registered under sections 354, 365, 392, 500, 509 and 511 of the Pakistan Penal Code, was immediately taken up by local police.

August 31, 2025 - Comments Off on CCTV surveillance amounts to workplace harassment – FOSPAH

CCTV surveillance amounts to workplace harassment – FOSPAH

Surveillance of employees through CCTV cameras has been declared as workplace harassment by the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH). This decision comes directly after a complaint was filed by a female employee at an institution in Rawalpindi, claiming that the CEO was subjecting her to "excessive surveillance and intimidation.” 

A detailed review of the evidence and incident found that the accused had engaged in unjustified and targeted monitoring of his employees, creating an unsafe, hostile work environment. Along with a penalty censure, the accused was also ordered to pay up to Rs.50,000 as compensatory damages to the victim. 

August 7, 2025 - Comments Off on Investigation underway to find suspects in Mardan assault case 

Investigation underway to find suspects in Mardan assault case 

Mardan police are currently searching for two suspects accused of assaulting and filming a teenage boy in the city. The video, which went viral on social media and was made up to a year ago, shows a teenage boy being assaulted and beaten up by two men. The suspects, when found, will be arrested under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code including Section 292, 355, 376 and 506.